Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Mojo review  verbal gunfire replaces British charm by Peter Gotting

Sydney Theatre CompanyIt's flashy, violent and well-acted, but the light and shade are missing in action in this revival of Jez Butterworth's classic playThe director of this revival of Mojo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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First listen: 'If/Then' Broadway cast recording by Elysa Gardner

On June 3, five days before this year's Tony Awards are handed out, the original Broadway cast recording of If/Then, a contender for best original score, will be released — featuring Idina…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:54PM

Why Nonprofiteers Fall In and Out of Love With Work by Caroline Kim Oh

What drives us to—and away from—nonprofit jobs?

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 09:38PM

Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith and More to Lend Voices to Pixar's INSIDE OUT by Movies News Desk

Among Pixar's upcoming releases is the animated film INSIDE OUT, set to hit U.S. theaters on June 19, 2015. The movie, directed by Pete Docter, will feature the voice talents of comedy great…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37PM

Broadway Hits a New Mark for the Week

Grosses for the week ended Sunday totaled $31 million, up from $26 million last year, while attendance reached 300,000.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:28PM

New York City Ballet's Spring Season Highlights Newer Works

New York City Ballet's past continues to cast a formidable shadow over new choreographers.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:10PM

After 80 Years, the Apollo Theater Looks to Expand

T. Troy Dixon grew up hearing stories about Harlem's Apollo Theater. Now he's helping to secure the organization's next chapter.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 09:01PM

CELEBRATING SHAKESPEARE’S 450th BIRTHDAY by Kim

A few week’s ago it was Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday.  Historians know he was baptized on April 26, 1564 but they don’t know the exact date of his birth.  Around the worl…

SOURCE: www.kimweild.com at 09:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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‘The Schemings of Scapin’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Amanda Gunther

Bodies are humorous again! For two years running now! Returning for their second annual “Comedy in the Courtyard” series, Annapolis Shakespeare Company is back and bringing the laughter …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:56PM

A Fresh New Argentina, Of Sorts, For Evita At The Arsht by Bill Hirschman

This national tour of the 2012 Broadway revival of Evita is a strong fresh edition that gives the raw material a thorough makeover but does not deconstruct the piece. The experience is helpe…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 08:45PM

Brian May Reveals New Details On WE WILL ROCK YOU Queen Stage Musical Follow-Up by Pat Cerasaro

Legendary member of iconic rock band Queen, Brian May has revealed new details on the forthcoming stage musical follow-up to long-running international hit jukebox musical WE WILL ROCK YOU i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03PM

Bakersfield Mist, Duchess Theatre by Ismene Brown

When a big star meets a small play, they go one of two ways - they step up to it like a believer, or they clue in the audience that this is all a bit low, throwing everything they have in th…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:02PM

Theater News: Irish Repertory Theatre Extends Gardner McKay's Sea Marks

Ciarán O'Reilly directs the production, which stars Xanthe Elbrick and Patrick Fitzgerald.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Uncle Vanya by TCG News

Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov A New Version by Annie Baker Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce the publication of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, in a new version by Anni…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 07:29PM

THE NORMAL HEART Is #5 Highest Rated HBO Movie Since 2010 by Pat Cerasaro

A new behind the scenes look at the highly anticipated forthcoming HBO film adaptation of Larry Kramer's acclaimed Tony Award-winning play THE NORMAL HEART, directed by Ryan Murphy, is now a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM

Photo Flash: Linda Lavin and More Join Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch at The Carlyle by BroadwayWorld

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch have become known as 'The Entertainer's Entertainers,' thanks in part to their long-running Sunday night residency at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel. The mus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Interviews: Rachel De-lahay: 'I was desperate for a creative outlet'

Rachel De-lahay originally trained as an actress before turning her hand to playwriting. She has since had two plays produced by the Royal Court and won an Evening Standard Award for Most Pr…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Looks Not Books: Backstage at Matilda with Lesli Margherita, Episode 15: Q and AAAA (Part Deux!) by Broadway.com

On a special episode of Looks Not Books, Queen Lesli answers your questions and gets answers from the cast of Matilda. Plus, a special commercial break from Miss Trunchbull. Don't miss i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:40PM

Vlogger 24601: Backstage at Les Miserables with Ramin Karimloo, Episode 6: Good as it Gets by Broadway.com

In episode 6 of Ramin Karimloo's behind the scenes series at Les Miz, Ramin struggles to find stuff to film but finds lots of comedy with friends Andrew Kober and Will Swenson. Check it …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:38PM

Win a double pass to see The King and I, Melbourne by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre are thrilled to be giving away a DOUBLE PASS to see The King and I at Melbourne’s beautiful Princess Theatre next month. Enter our giveaway below for your chance to see t…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:30PM

Photo Flash: William Inge's Grand Nephew Visits Peccadillo's A LOSS OF ROSES by BroadwayWorld

Saturday night, May 25th, the sold-out audience at the first NY revival of William Inge's A LOSS OF ROSES included Inge's grand-nephew, David Inge Kirchmaier. He enthusiastically greeted the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:26PM

The Numbers Game, May 26-June 1, 2014 by David Lefkowitz

One aspect of commercial Broadway theater not really covered by previews, reviews, puff pieces and essays is the numbers game – that is, where a show might be in terms of box-office grosse…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 06:20PM

Info You Can Use: Legal Tips by Joe Patti

A couple weeks ago, Gene Takagi of the Non-Profit Law Blog made a post cautioning lawyers about issues to consider when representing a nonprofit. As you might imagine, every one of his tips …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 06:17PM

Joan Marcus: Capturing Broadway’s Magical Moments

The theatrical photographer will be honored by the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 06:14PM

May 27, 2014 | Broadway Photo of The Day by Broadway's Best Shows

Broadway’s Best Shows is hunting down the best Broadway-related snaps you created for our newest series: Broadway Photo of the Day! Living in a world in which our daily lives are flood…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 06:11PM

Cheyenne Jackson, Steve Kazee, Jeremy Jordan, Christine Ebersole and More Set for The Cabaret at the Columbia Club in 2014 by BroadwayWorld

The Cabaret's 2014 SummerFall season kicks off July 11th with star of Broadway, Glee and 30 Rock, Cheyenne Jackson in his acclaimed show, Cheyenne Jackson's Cocktail Hour Music of the Mad Me…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Bakersfield Mist, Duchess Theatre, review: 'Turner and McDiarmid are terrific' by Charles Spencer

This play about art and an odd couple is funny and genuine, if too slight

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 06:01PM

Tim Minchin to Appear in the Lyric's ENCOUNTERS: PERFORMERS ON PERFORMANCE Series, July 7 by BroadwayWorld

TIM MINCHIN Monday, 7 July 2014 is the next guest performers to appear in ENCOUNTERS Performers on Performance, following the tremendously well received evenings with DAVID SUCHET and RUBY W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:01PM

Forgiveness and Forum’s production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Deryl Davis

-  These interviews were conducted before the attack on cast member Frank Britton on Monday night - Jesus, Judas Iscariot and Mother Teresa walk into a bar . . . Actually, a courtroom, in P…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:00PM

Theater News: Broadway Attendance Has Increased Over 5 Percent in the Past Year

The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for 2013-2014.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: After Midnight Star Fantasia and More Visit Queen of the Night at the Diamond Horseshoe

Tony nominees Brian J. Smith and Adriane Lenox also attended the performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Bakersfield Mist review Kathleen Turner dazzles but art tale is no masterpiece by Michael Billington

Duchess, LondonKathleen Turner is great as a boozy working-class wit, but this tale of fakes both people and paintings - fails to convince Quiz: Kathleen Turner's greatest linesA desiccated…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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SDCF Hires Megan E. Carter as New Director by BroadwayWorld

Laura Penn, Executive Director of Stage Directors and Choreographers Workshop Foundation SDCF, announced today that Megan E. Carter will be its new Director as of June 30. Founded in 1965, S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:56PM

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS's Tony Danza Joins NYC's Police Athletic League by BroadwayWorld

The iconic Brooklyn born actor Tony Danza will be joining the board of New York City's Police Athletic League, and focussing his efforts on strengthening the relationship between the city's …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:47PM

'Entershamement': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The one-woman show stars singer-comedian Amy Gordon.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:46PM

The Afternoon Report, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Boneau/Bryan-Brown joins the Broadway community in mourning the passing of Seth Popper and sends our deepest sympathies to his fami…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:45PM

Cast Members from HEATHERS and More Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS, 5/29 by BroadwayWorld

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron Bway Wicked, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:44PM

Tyler Perry's HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED Set for Oct 2014 at the Beacon; Tickets on Sale 6/9 by BroadwayWorld

MSG Entertainment announced today that Tyler Perry's new play Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned will take the Beacon Theatre stage for six performances Thursday, October 9, 2014 through…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41PM

John Douglas Thompson Shares the Secret Behind His Award-Winning Performance in Satchmo at the Waldorf

Award-winning Satchmo at the Waldorf star John Douglas Thompson lets readers in on his process of discovering the real Louis Armstrong.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:39PM

Broadway sees rise in attendance, box office for 2013-14 season by David Ng

Despite the lack of any new "Book of Mormon"-sized runaway hits, Broadway saw an upswing in attendance and ticket revenue for the 2013-14 season, with the industry reporting $1.27 billion in…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:35PM

People You Should Know . . . Lucas Kavner by Zack Calhoon

Lucas Kavner is a writer and performer from Plano, Texas. His plays include Fish Eye (Colt Coeur/HERE Arts Center; Time Out NY and New York Magazine Critic's Picks), and The Gum Play, a comm…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 05:35PM

Tyne Daly, Andy Karl, Jessie Mueller, Alan Menken, Kelli O'Hara and More Set for CUNY TV's 2014 TONY AWARDS PREVIEW, Beg. 5/30 by BroadwayWorld

A star-studded countdown to the 68th Annual Tony Awards ceremony begins on CUNY TV with the all-new special, 2014 TONY AWARDS PREVIEW, co-hosted by entertainment reporter Pat Collins and fou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

Broadway grosses up 11.4 percent this season, over last

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New musicals, original plays, revivals and star performers boosted Broadway's grosses this season more than 11 percent and pushed attendance up 5.6 percent, according to…

SOURCE: Reuters at 05:34PM

Critics Ben Brantley, Peter Marks and Terry Teachout Set for THEATER TALK, Beg. 5/30 by BroadwayWorld

With Tony Awards fever growing ever hotter -- the Tony telecast is June 8 -- THEATER TALK assembles a panel of key critics to share their opinions about the just-concluded theater season. Be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Wicked’ Lead a Record $1.27 Billion Season by Gordon Cox

Broadway musicals “The Lion King” and “Wicked” came within spitting distance of earning $100 million each during the 2013-14 season, which, with the final numbers no…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:28PM

AFTER MIDNIGHT-Inspired Duke Ellington Album Hits iTunes Today by BroadwayWorld

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, releases 'Duke Ellington The Original Recordings That Inspired The Broadway Hit After Midnight' today, May 27th on iTunes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

The Fifth Wall by Tammy Ryan

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Art | People} blog salon, curated by Caridad Svich.) “Bricolage,” a term coined by Levi-Strauss means �…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 05:24PM

Four New Musicals Vie for Top Tony Award

Four new shows are eligible for the 2014 Best Musical Tony Award.

SOURCE: NY1 at 05:21PM

HBO's THE NORMAL HEART Premieres to 1.4 Million Viewers by TV News Desk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO's THE NORMAL HEART premiered to over 1.4 million viewers on Sunday, May 25, with the first airing drawing nearly 1 million, and 434,000 tuning in for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:17PM

BWW TV: Gloria and Emilio Estefan Talk Broadway-Bound ON YOUR FEET! by BroadwayWorld TV

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, On Your Feet - a new musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, legendary prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:16PM

Broadway Grosses May 19 – May 25, 2014 by Broadway's Best Shows

Broadway’s Best Shows knows that you want to see the best of the best! To help you out, we’re seeking out raw sales facts so you know what to see to stay current. Weekly grosses and othe…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:09PM

Review: (Stratford / Theatre) King Lear by The Charlebois Post

Old Before it is WiseStratford’s Lear is somehow less than the sum of its partsby Dave Ross and Stuart Munro@dmjross@StuartMunroTOThe Stratford Festival’s 52nd season opened last night w…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 05:09PM

FINAL THREE WEEKS IN CHICAGO OF THE SMASH HIT COMEDY “BUYER & CELLAR” STARRING MICHAEL URIE (“UGLY BETTY”): MUST LEAVE BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:08PM

Hip-Hop Exhibit, With Interactive "Dream Wall," Will Open at Broadway's Palace by Michael Gioia

In celebration of the arrival of the new Tupac Shakur-scored musical Holler If Ya Hear Me, The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) will curate a hip-hop exhibition at Broadway's Palace The…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Adam Shankman Developing Gay Drama Set in 1960s for HBO by TV News Desk

The project, a gay drama set in the 1960s and tentatively titled OPEN CITY, was created by Shankman and Dave Kajganich. The pair will also executive produce.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM

Great acting advice from Robert DeNiro by Ken Levine

And it sounds so simple.... But he's right.  Brilliant acting advice in only one minute.

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 05:00PM

Theatre News: Boxer play part of Greater Manchester Fringe Festival

Volunteers required to be part of this true life story about boxer Len Johnson, as it plays at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival this Summer

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM

Music News: Glee Star Lea Michele Will Duet With Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth at Hollywood Bowl Opening Night

Chenoweth is set to be inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theatre News: Boxer Len Johnson - Fighter play is part of Greater Manchester Fringe Festival

Volunteers required to be part of this true life story about boxer Len Johnson, as it plays at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival this Summer.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: (Toronto / Theatre) Who's Your Daddy? by The Charlebois Post

(photo by Nancy Savan)The Joyous Taleby Jason BookerWarm fluorescent lighting reveals a man hunched up on a papier maché rock: an oddly placid opening to an exuberant piece. But that juxtap…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 04:58PM

Post "Normal Heart," HBO Greenlights Adam Shankman Stonewall-Era Drama by Adam Hetrick

Following solid viewership for the May 25 screen premiere of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, HBO has greenlit a new gay rights drama from "Hairspray" and "Rock of Ages&qu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

The Broadway League Mourns Loss of Labor Relations Executive Seth Popper by Broadway.com

Seth M. Popper, who served as Director of Labor Relations for The Broadway League, died on May 26.  In his role at The Broadway League, the trade association representing commercial …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Broadway Community Mourns Loss of Labor Relations Executive Seth Popper by Broadway.com

Seth M. Popper, who served as Director of Labor Relations for The Broadway League, passed away on May 26.  In his role at The Broadway League, the trade association representing comm…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Globe reveals full 'Othello' cast

Broadway veterans, San Diego-based actors join Underwood, Thomas, Connolly.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:49PM

Review: (Ottawa / Theatre) Art by The Charlebois Post

(photo by Julie Le Gar)More Than Meets the Eyeby Sonia FineIs French playwright Yasmina Reza's goal to trick you into believing that her play is all about what is on…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 04:48PM

'Lifeboat' tells harrowing story through eyes of young survivors by Kerry Reid

THEATER REVIEWS: "Lifeboat" by Filament Theatre ★★★ and "The Lord of the Wrigley: The Fellowship of the Cubs" ★★ "Lifeboat"

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:44PM

'Lifeboat' tells harrowing story through eyes of young survivors by Kerry Reid

THEATER REVIEWS: "Lifeboat" by Filament Theatre ★★★ and "The Lord of the Wrigley: The Fellowship of the Cubs" ★★ THEATER REVIEWS: "Lifeboat" by Filament Theatr…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:44PM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Becoming Satchmo" Intimate Backstage Portraits as John Douglas Thompson Transforms into Louis Armstrong by Matthew Blank

John Douglas Thompson repeats his acclaimed performance in the New York premiere of Terry Teachout's one-man Louis Armstrong play Satchmo at the Waldorf. Photographer Reed Davis trailed…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Theatre Community Rallies Behind Performer Frank Britton by Jen Clements

We at theatreWashington are incredibly moved by the power of the Washington theatre community. Following an unprovoked attack on beloved performer Frank Britton (more informat…

SOURCE: theatrewashington.org at 04:33PM

Michael Musto's Celebrity Power Rankings

Here's my ranking of the people that matter this week in celebrity land, in ascending order of who's able to get the best table at The Cheesecake Factory in Beverly Hills, as well as the bes…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 04:30PM

Will & War: Shakespeare Though the Lens of a Military Veteran by HowlRound

By Stephan Wolfert. The only reason that I am alive, sober, and surviving is because I have community and the performing arts. The performing arts community offers the perfect setting to sha…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:29PM

Fuse Theater Review: “Carrie” — Stephen King Horror Story Morphed into a Ho-Hum Musical by Terry Byrne

The trio of writers has flattened Stephen King’s gaggle of high school teens into two-dimensional clichés, devoid of any adolescent intensity.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:27PM

BWW Countdown: Rank the Top-10 Sutton Foster Roles by Matt Tamanini

For over a dozen years, the name 'Sutton Foster' has been synonymous with Broadway greatness. Now, BroadwayWorld wants to know which of Sutton's roles is your favorite. Take a look at the l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM

Over 12 Million Theatregoers Take in Broadway Shows Throughout 2013-14, According to End-of-Season Report by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for the 2013 - 2014 season, which began May 27, 2013 and ended May 25, 2014. For the 2013 - 2014 season, Broadway shows yielded 1.2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PM

PHOTO CALL: Patricia Birch, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Frank Wildhorn Receive Honorary Doctoral Degrees From Marymount Manhattan by Matthew Blank

On May 23 Marymount Manhattan College held its 65th annual commencement exercises at Avery Fisher Hall. In addition to the over 400 graduates receiving degrees, honorary doctoral degrees wer…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

"The Normal Heart" Draws 1.4 Million Viewers for HBO Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of the Larry Kramer AIDS drama The Normal Heart, which premiered May 25 on HBO, was watched by 1.4 million viewers, according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/27; Memorial Day Bonanza! by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights Read on f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/25/14

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5252014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

Broadway Grosses: Summertime & Broadway is Busy! The Great White Way Celebrates Its Best Ever Attended Memorial Day Week by Ryan McPhee

With Memorial Day Weekend, the Great White Way has officially begun welcoming summer crowds and box offices are off to a great start this season. In fact, this Memorial Day week was both the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:07PM

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME & NMoH to Partner for Exhibition at Palace Theater by BroadwayWorld

Broadway and Hip-Hop will merge with the arrival of the new musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, and in celebration, The National Museum of Hip-Hop NMoH will curate a Hip-Hop exhibition at the Pala…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:05PM

Videos: Jessie Mueller on Chicago stages by Johnny Oleksinski

Before Evanston-born actress Jessie Mueller was a Best Actress in a Musical Tony Award nominee for playing the title role in “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,” she was,…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:05PM

Rules and Rewards of Participatory Theater: The 7 Layers of Bastian Bachman, City Council Meeting, and Appointment. by HowlRound

By Alice Stanley. Ultimately, in theater that is created beyond the construct of typical linear proscenium there are endless choices, but there are also optimal ways to experience it.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:04PM

EXPO CHICAGO ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING GALLERIES FOR THIRD EXPOSITION, SEPT. 18 – 21, 2014 by Michael Roberts

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SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 04:04PM

Theater News: Broadway Trivia Is Back at 54 Below in Time for Awards Season

Todd Buonopane will host the Tonys-themed game night on June 2.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Holler If Ya Hear Me to Host a National Museum of Hip-Hop Exhibition at the Palace Theatre

Patrons will learn about the history of hip-hop through one-of-a-kind artifacts and memorabilia.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: The Bikinis Will Play Connecticut's Long Wharf Theatre

The musical celebration of the 1960s will run in July.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Interviews: NCIS: Los Angeles Star Barrett Foa Returns to the New York Theater Community With Buyer & Cellar

The NYC native takes over Jonathan Tolins' Barbra Streisand-themed one-man show from Christopher J. Hanke.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theatre News: Hampstead's Sunny Afternoon cast perform impromptu concert after star taken ill

The second half of the matinee on Saturday had to be cancelled due to an injury to the leading man, but the remaining cast members were quick to respond

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:00PM

Review: Rookery Nook (Theatre by the Lake, Keswick)

Stephen Longstaffe enjoys this farce - with trousers at the Theatre by the Lake.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:00PM

Review: Johnny Got His Gun (Southwark Playhouse)

This harrowing memoir from a dismembered soldier is a fitting contribution to the First World War centenary

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Will Swenson to Take LES MISERABLES Hiatus Beginning 7/22 for Alliance's BULL DURHAM by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, John Behlmann, Melissa Errico and Will Swenson will star in BULL DURHAM, the new musical based on the beloved 1988 film, which Sports Illustrated procla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PM

2013-2014 Broadway End-of-Season Statistics; Highest Grossing Memorial Day Week in Recorded History by Broadway's Best Shows

The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for the 2013 – 2014 season, which began May 27, 2013 and ended May 25, 2014. For the 2013 – 2014 season, Broadway shows yielded …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:57PM

Theatrical Specialist at Samuel French Inc. Forms HOMOGenius Theatrics to Spotlight LGBTQ Works by BroadwayWorld

Matthew P. Akers, a theatrical specialist at Samuel French, Inc. has formed HOMOgenius Theatrics, LLC, a company that spotlights LGBTQ works through all mediums of art.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

There’s No Business Like Show Business! Broadway Grosses Hit $1.27 Billion in 2013-14 Season by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Big name stars such as Denzel Washington, Daniel Craig and Neil Patrick Harris, along with popular titles including Aladdin and Les Miserables, helped Broadway do big business over the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:52PM

Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work—Wed, May 28 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. You’re invited to join Suzan-Lori Parks from the lobby of The Public Theater in New York City for "Watch Me Work" which is livestreaming for the global, commons-based peer…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:47PM

HBO’s ‘Normal Heart’ Draws Nearly 1 Million Viewers in First Airing Sunday by Rick Kissell

“The Normal Heart” premiered Sunday to above-average numbers for an original HBO movie, drawing nearly 1 million viewers for its initial telecast, according to Nielsen estimates.…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:43PM

Photo Coverage: Katie Finneran Previews IT MIGHT BE YOU at 54 Below! by Walter McBride

Katie Finneran, the two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway and TV star, will make her nightclub debut at 54 Below from May 28 to 31 with the show It Might Be You - A Funny Lady's Search for Ho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:41PM

Hollywood’s Biggest Stars To Present At “The 68th Annual Tony Awards” by Cbskapost

Hollywood and Broadway's brightest stars will take center stage at "The 68th Annual Tony Awards."

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 03:40PM

Kathryn Hosier takes lead in Le Spectre de la Rose by Michael Crabb

National Ballet of Canada corps member gets unusual opportunity in Marco Goecke work, part of Physical Thinking triple bill, May 28 to June 1.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:36PM

2013-14 Broadway Season Takes in Over $1.2 Billion at the Box Office by Andrew Gans

The Broadway League, the national trade association for the Broadway industry, has released end-of-season statistics for the 2013-14 Broadway season, which began May 27, 2013, and ended May …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

So Much To Do This Weekend! by Miriam Hwang-Carlos

What’s come to our attention: Remember New Paradise Laboratories’ hit performance 27 in the 2012 Fringe Festival? Whether you missed it the first time or are eager for more, 27 returns T…

SOURCE: blog.fringearts.com at 03:30PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: Linzi Hateley Remembers Blood and Backstage Disasters in Carrie by Seth Rudetsky

A week in the life of actor, radio and TV host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

American Express Pre-Sale for Broadway's THE RIVER with Hugh Jackman Begins Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

American Express pre-sale for THE RIVER, a new play by Jez Butterworth, starring Hugh Jackman, Laura Donnelly and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Ian Rickson, will begin on Wednesday, May 28 at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:28PM

Join the Story by Caity-Shea Violette

Nug2Wander2 hours ago by Halcyon Theatre Join The Story! Using our second "story nugget" tell us what she did next. Start your sentence by saying "But first" and then tell the rest!

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 03:27PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Doug McGrath Shares What It's Like Working with BEAUTIFUL's Musical Dream Team by BroadwayWorld TV

Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Doug McGrath, a nominee for Best Book of a Musical for Beautiful, who chats about the joy of collaborating with the real life muscal legends, what i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

STAGE TUBE: Lesli Margherita Joins The Skivvies for Alcomedley at 54 Below by Stage Tube

MATILDA's Lesli Margherita joined The Skivvies for their latest set last night at 54 Below for an extended 'Alcomedley' - check out their performance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:23PM

Actor Frank Britton is Assaulted and Injured on His Way Home From the Cast Party of ‘Judas Iscariot’ Last Night by Joel Markowitz

Actor Frank Britton was mugged and beaten on his way home last night from the cast party after the opening of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Forum Theatre. He is in Holy Cross Hospital …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:21PM

Shirley MacLaine in Talks to Star in MEN OF GRANITE by Movies News Desk

Shirley MacLaine is currently in talks to star in Men of Granite. The project is based on the book of the same name

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Sarah Paulson & Company in Bay Street Theaters's CONVICTION by BroadwayWorld

Bay Street Theatre's world premiere of CONVICTION, begins tonight, May 27, continues through June 15, and is by Carey Crim and directed by Scott Schwartz, Bay Street's new Artistic Director.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Why Did Lin-Manuel Miranda Give Violet Tony Nominee Joshua Henry the Side-Eye? by Broadway.com

Violet Tony nominee Joshua Henry reveals which fellow nominee he'd like to gossip with over a some wings and blue cheese, which nominee he's "partial to" and what he did to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:08PM

Boogieing a Little Longer: Boogie Stomp! Adds Performances to Final Week Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Boogie Stomp! isn’t ready to pull down the fallboard just yet! The off-Broadway piano tribute to American popular music will play two additional performances in its final week at the C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

A Normal Heart Viewing Party: Two Generations of Gay Men Watch the Past Turn Into the Future on HBO by Avram Finkelstein

Two gay men of different generations — artist and activist Avram Finkelstein, a founding member of the collective responsible for Silence=Death and AIDSGATE, and theatremaker and autho…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Theater News: The Realistic Joneses' Will Eno and Tracy Letts Set for Q&A at The Drama Book Shop

The event will include a raffle for two tickets to see The Realistic Joneses on Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theatre News: Bush stages transfer of Visitors starring Linda Bassett and new tax haven comedy

Madani Younis has announced two additions to the Bush's new season

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM

Features: Video: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels release new sassy alternative trailer

Director/Choreographer Jerry Mitchell and cast lip sync in new trailer

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM

Road to the Tonys: ‘Aladdin’ Brings Howard Ashman’s Legacy Full Circle by Gordon Cox

Howard Ashman may have died in 1991, but he left a musical theater legacy that endures across film and theater — stretching all the way into this year’s Tony’s race. With composer …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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PHOTO CALL: Keala Settle, Betsy Wolfe, Lesli Margherita, Adam Kantor, Christopher J. Hanke and Steel Burkhardt Show Some Skin With The Skivvies by Matthew Blank

Alice Ripley, Keala Settle, and Christopher J. Hanke were among the performers who joined The Skivvies for their May 23 Playbill Centerfolds concert at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

ALADDIN Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Streaming by Pat Cerasaro

The original Broadway cast recording of the brand new stage edition of Disney's classic animated movie musical ALADDIN is now available for pre-order according to a new listing on the offici…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

A Bunch of Amateurs, Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury by Julie Watterston

Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury: Even the title gives a sense of foreboding and not having seen the 2008 British comedy film of the same name while admitting to the snobbish propensity of…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:55PM

A Personal Response to Violet by Roundabout

The organization myFace recently reached out to us to share a personal response to the musical Violet  by journalist and blogger Jeryl Brunner. myFace, was founded and continues to prov…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 02:54PM

Photo Flash: Tony Nominees Adriane Lenox and Brian J. Smith Visit QUEEN OF THE NIGHT with Fantasia Barrino by BroadwayWorld

On Sunday, 2014 Tony nominees Brian J. Smith The Glass Menagerie and Adriane Lenox After Midnight, as well as American-Idol alum and one of After Midnight's Special Guest Stars Fantasia Barr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

ArtsBeat: Donmar Warehouse to Present All-Female ‘Henry IV’ by Allan Kozinn

Harriet Walter will play the title role in the second installment of a trilogy of productions set in a women’s prison.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:46PM

Lea Michele Set to Duet with Kristin Chenoweth at Hollywood Bowl on 6/21 by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning actress and singer Lea Michele is confirmed to perform a duet with Kristin Chenoweth when Chenoweth is inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame at this year's Opening Nigh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

Performing the Archive and Building Community In Real Time (Parts 1&2) by Andy Horwitz

Two essays on Performing the Archive and Building Community from Animating Democracy's May 2014 Blog Salon.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 02:44PM

Bryan Cranston: All the World’s His Stage by Gordon Cox

Spend enough time with Bryan Cranston and he’ll show you the imaginary dial he uses to visualize how someone — anyone, including you — lives life. “I came up with this gauge …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:41PM

PLAYBILL.COM’S CUE & A: Cripple Tony Nominee Sarah Greene on Giant Rabbits, One Direction and the F- by Matthew Blank

Sarah Greene, a 2014 Tony Award nominee for her performance as Slippy Helen in The Cripple of Inishmaan, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: Linzi Hateley Remembers Blood and Backstage Disasters in Carrie by Seth Rudetsky

A week in the life of actor, radio and TV host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Raunchy Puppet Comedy 'Hand to God' Named Best New Play by Off Broadway Alliance, 'Fun Home' Best New Musical by John Sobel

Unafraid to give the risqué its due, the Off Broadway Alliance has just named as Best New Play HAND TO GOD, Robert Askins's raunchy comedy about religious re-education featuring a puppet th…

SOURCE: www.classicalite.com at 02:28PM

Bryan Cranston, Jim Parsons & Valerie Harper Among Nominees for 2014 TCA AWARDS by BroadwayWorld

The Television Critics Association has unveiled the full list of nominees for the 2014 TCA Awards, which recognize outstanding television programming in the 2013-2014 season

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM

High School Musical Awards At The Palace by Frank Rizzo

It's one of my favorite theater events of the year: the annual Connecticut High School Musical Theater Awards. This year, 23 schools from around the state will compete on Monday, June 2, at …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:24PM

Review - Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Neil Patrick Harris by Christopher Caggiano

Wow. Just wow. I went into the Broadway revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch fully expecting to enjoy myself. What I didn't expect was that I would be so blown away, both by the power of the…

SOURCE: Christopher Caggiano at 02:23PM

Twitter Chat Topic: Bringing New Genres to Theater: Sci-fi, Anime, Geek, Fantasy, Steampunk…—Thurs, May 29 by HowlRound

By HowlRound. This week's conversation topic is "Bringing New Genres to Theater: Sci-fi, Anime, Geek, Fantasy, Steampunk…" and will be moderated by Kelley Holley @Kelley_Holley—who like …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:18PM

Dmitri Hvorostovsky – personal remembrance by Jeffrey Roberts – Los Angeles opera report by Pauline Adamek

Dmitri Hvorostovsky and I are not exactly close… I once encountered the Russian operatic baritone 25 years ago, at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco, when he was an unknown young singer …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:12PM

Cast Set For Connecticut Rep 'Chorus Line' at UConn by Frank Rizzo

Opener For Nutmeg Summer Series Of Musicals

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:08PM

Actor Frank Britton Assaulted After Play Opening in Silver Spring by Jonathan L. Fischer

For D.C. actor Frank Britton, yesterday nearly ended the way most opening nights do. He and the cast of Forum Theatre's The Last Days of Judas Iscariot took theirs bows, gathered in Round …

SOURCE: Washington City Paper at 02:07PM

For Tom Cruise, the sun may come out 'Tomorrow' by Joe Dziemianowicz

One of Broadway’s sunniest songs costars in a new TV spot for one of the year’s darkest action movies.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:03PM

Splendid production of ‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ at Forum Theatre by Nelson Pressley

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” is a splendid storm of a play, a full three hours examining the proper fate of the man who betrayed Jesus and, by conspicuous extension, the fate of unf…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:02PM

American Express pre-sale begins tomorrow for THE RIVER starring Hugh Jackman, Laura Donnelly, Cush Jumbo by Jim Byk

American Express pre-sale for THE RIVER, a new play by Jez Butterworth, starring Hugh Jackman, Laura Donnelly and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Ian Rickson, will begin on Wednesday, May 28 …

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 02:02PM

Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon to be at Tony Awards

NEW YORK (AP) - Broadway and Hollywood stars will help add some glamour to this year's Tony Awards, with appearances expected by Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Clint Eastwood, Maggie Gyllenhaa…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:01PM

Theater News: Cori Thomas and Daniella Topol to Participate in Talkback for When January Feels Like Summer

TheaterMania critic Zachary Stewart will moderate a discussion with the playwright and director.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theatre News: Exclusive: NYT reimagines Dorian Gray for 'selfie generation' in new West End season

The latest National Youth Theatre rep season also includes Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful and a First World War-set Macbeth

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Interviews: Nicholas Wright: 'Eugene de Kock is like Myra Hindley in South Africa'

As his new play A Human Being Died That Night opens at Hampstead Theatre, Nicholas Wright talks to Michael Coveney about returning to his South African roots

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Photos: Rehearsal Pics: New cast join Mamma Mia!

We take a look inside the rehearsal room at the Abba musical

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Monkee's Mickey Dolenz To Star In New Comedy By 'Simpsons' Writer by Frank Rizzo

Premiere of Mike Reiss' 'Comedy Is Hard" at Ivoryton Playhouse

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:57PM

Photo Flashback: Remembering Matthew Cowles by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, actor and playwright Matthew Cowles passed away in his home on May 22nd at 69 years old. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the ate actor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Michael Feinstein and BJ Ward Will Join Forces for The Marshall Barer Project by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company will celebrate American lyricist Marshall Barer (Once Upon a Mattress) with a special concert event, The Marshall Barer Project, June 10 at 5 PM and 8 PM at The York…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

ArtsBeat: Robert Morse on His Big ‘Mad Men’ Number by Dave Itzkoff

The actor discusses how he learned his character’s fate and what went into filming that scene.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:52PM

Rory O’Malley Credits Les Miz With Revolutionizing His Life

Drama Desk and Tony nominee Rory O’Malley remembers how seeing a local production of Les Miserables sparked his interest in this art form.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:50PM

VIDEO: Megan Hilty Performs USO Medley on PBS's Memorial Day Concert Special by TV News Desk

Broadway star Megan Hilty sang a USO medley at this year's National Memorial Day Concert 2014 broadcast on PBS on May 25th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Review:The Other Place at curtainup.com/Berkshires by Gloria Miller

Sharr White's play gets a new life at Barrington Stage .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 01:41PM

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Cripple Tony Nominee Sarah Greene on Giant Rabbits, One Direction and the F-Word by Matthew Blank

Sarah Greene, a 2014 Tony Award nominee for her performance as Slippy Helen in The Cripple of Inishmaan, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

He’s the Boss by Donald Brown

The Broken Umbrella Theatre’s Gilbert the Great harkens to the time of the heroic inventor, impresario, businessman, marketer, and employer that we could call the Golden Age of American bu…

SOURCE: New Haven Review at 01:39PM

Cantus season includes final 'All Is Calm' performance

The theatrical event based on the 1914 Christmas truce will continue in 2015 with new singers.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 01:38PM

Stephen Schwartz, Tom Wopat, Liz Callaway at more at Broadway at Moorland by Linda Fowler

Known for the past 13 years as Music at Moorland, the 2014 edition of the outdoor concert teams NJPAC with the Far Hills Race Meeting Association for the first time. Historic Moorland Farm i…

SOURCE: www.njpac.org at 01:34PM

Nameless’ ‘Happy Hour Theater’ Opens ‘Last Call’ This Thursday May 29th at 6 PM by Guest Author

NAMELESS THEATRE PREMIERES, LAST CALL A PROVOCATIVE LOOK AT A GENTRIFYING DC Last Call, by A’Leighsha C. Butler, directed by Nia M. Barge  May 29th and June 5th  Happy Hour Starts at 6 p…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:33PM

Odds & Ends: Lindsay Lohan Eyes West End, a First For Mark Rylance, Frozen's Still Hot & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed over Memorial Day Weekend. Lindsay Lohan's West End Dream Lindsay Lohan wants to be on stage in the West End. So much so, th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:30PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: 2014 Tony-Nominated Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Beautiful's Jessie Mueller

Jessie Mueller received a 2014 Tony nomination for her performance as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

In the Spotlight Series: In the Tonys Photo Booth with Nominees Bryce Pinkham & Lauren Worsham by Walter McBride

Below you can check out photos of Bryce Pinkham and Lauren Worsham, nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical and Best Featured Actress in a Musical for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:17PM

‘The Realistic Joneses’ Author, Will Eno, to be Joined by Tracy Letts for Q&A at Drama Book Shop by Broadway's Best Shows

Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno, author of Broadway’s The Realistic Joneses and The Open House, will appear at The Drama Book Shop (250 W 40th Street) on Friday, June 6, 2014, from 6-…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 01:11PM

Fun Home and Hand to God Named Best Shows By The Off Broadway Alliance by Suzanna Bowling

Fun Home and Hand to God Named Best Shows By The Off Broadway Alliance: The Off Broadway Alliance, named their winners for their 2014 awards.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 01:02PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Ensemble of AFTER MIDNIGHT- Jared Grimes by BroadwayWorld TV

After Midnight, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age, recently earned a whopping 7 Tony Awards nonimations, including Best Musical, Best Direction o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Blogs: Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for June

Theatre highlights around the country in the coming month include LIFT and the RSC's Midsummer Mischief

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Off Broadway Alliance Award Winners Announced by Matthew Wexler

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 4th Annual Off…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:55PM

Borders by Kevin Loring

(This post is part of the Canadian theatre salon curated by Chantal Bilodeau for the World Theatre Day 2014/Crossing Borders salon series.) Underneath the odd lines separating states and …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 12:45PM

News: Actor Frank Britton Attacked on Way Home from Opening Night in Silver Spring by Elliot Lanes

Frank Britton, one of the area’s busiest actors was brutally attacked in Silver Spring MD by four lowlifes on May 26th 2014 as he was hailing a cab to go home. Britton is currently per…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:45PM

First Look - John Stamos Stars in Lionsgate's MY MAN IS A LOSER by Movies News Desk

ComingSoon.net has shared an exclusive first look at poster art for Lionsgate's MY MAN IS A LOSER, hitting theaters and on demand July 25th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM

Tony Nominees Headed to the Kitchen for Broadway Bakes by NewYork.com

View the Full Article on NewYork.com

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:35PM

A state of mutual healing: Witness to the aftermath of apartheid

The priest’s arms end in a pair of shiny metal hooks. His hands were blown off by a letter-bomb sent to him in 1990 by the South African government’s security apparatus. He says, without…

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:35PM

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Shows Playing On and Off-Broadway by Diamond Grant

The theatre is often not a first choice consideration when adults are trying to select an activity that both they and the kids will enjoy. It is generally assumed that Broadway and Off-Broad…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:33PM

Another one bites the dust: ‘We Will Rock You’ prepares for its last performances

On 1 June, the London landscape will look a little different. Or a small, very busy, corner of it will. For 12 years a 20ft-tall gold statue of Freddie Mercury has glittered above the Domini…

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:31PM

News: Opera screenings failing to boost interest in the art form, survey finds by Nicola Merrifield

Around 85% of audiences that attend live screenings of opera do not feel more compelled to see the art form live afterwards, according to a new survey. The investigation found that, after se…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:30PM

Romantic Drama Sea Marks, Starring Patrick Fitzgerald and Tony Nominee Xanthe Elbrick, Extends at Irish Rep by Carey Purcell

Gardner McKay's romantic two-hander Sea Marks has extended its run at the Irish Repertory Theatre through July 13. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

We Will Rock You – more than a title, it’s a fact, promises Queens musical star by Keith Loria

It’s not surprising to say folks were skeptical when British comedian Ben Elton conceived the idea of a rock musical surrounding the hits of Queen back in 2000, but the result was an hilar…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:29PM

Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon to be at Tony Awards by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway and Hollywood stars will help add some glamour to this year's Tony Awards, with appearances expected by Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Clint Eastwood, Maggie Gyll…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:29PM

Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon to be at Tony Awards by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Broadway and Hollywood stars will help add some glamour to this year's Tony Awards, with appearances expected by Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Clint Eastwood, Maggie Gyllenhaal,…

SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 12:29PM

FUN HOME, HAND TO GOD & More Win 2014 Off Broadway Alliance Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 4th Annual Off…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:29PM

Hunter Foster, Mamie Parris, Katie Thompson & More Join Encores! Off-Center's PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES by BroadwayWorld

Pump Boys and Dinettes, the final production of the 2014 Encores Off-Center series, will star Jordan Dean,Hunter Foster, Mamie Parris, Randy Redd, Katie Thompson and Lorenzo Wolff. Pump Boy…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

‘Lady Day’ Scenic Designer, James Noone, Talks Creating Non-Traditional Immersive Theatre by Broadway's Best Shows

How did you first explore designing Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill? Lonny and I actually did a version of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill about 6 years ago at the Long W…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:22PM

Sawbones/The Diamond Eater Historically True Dramas by Suzanna Bowling

Sawbones/The Diamond Eater Historically True Dramas: Tony-nominated costume designer, Carrie Robbins (Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Grease, Agnes of God, and Over Here) has designed over …

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:21PM

Frank Britton hospitalized after attack in Silver Spring by Christopher Henley

Last night, after the opening of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Frank Britton was mugged and severely beaten on his way home after the cast party. The injuries are serious but not life-th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:16PM

John Behlmann, Melissa Errico and Will Swenson to Lead Atlanta Premiere of BULL DURHAM; Opens 9/3 at Alliance Theatre by BroadwayWorld

John Behlmann, Melissa Errico and Will Swenson will star in BULL DURHAM, the new musical based on the beloved 1988 film, which Sports Illustrated proclaimed the '1 Greatest Sports Movie of A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:15PM

Production News: National Youth Theatre announce 2014 rep season by Georgia Snow

A re-telling of The Picture of Dorian Gray will form part of the National Youth Theatre’s 2014 rep season, in which a company of 15 will perform three productions over 10 weeks in London�…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:10PM

Countdown to the Drama Desk: Meet the Nominees by Maryann Lopinto

Countdown to the Drama Desk: Meet the Nominees: Jefferson Mays, Lauren Worsham and Bryce Pinkham, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:09PM

Boogie Stomp! by Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor takes A Closer Look at the show playing at the The Chain Theatre. (Tuesday, May 27, 2014.)

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 12:07PM

BWW TV: Chatting with Auudra McDonald, Cherry Jones, Jefferson Mays & More at the 2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway stars Billy Porter, Victoria Clark, Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and Shuler Hensley served as gala award presenters at the 64th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards ceremony last week…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

See what ‘Rocky’ Fans are Saying about the Broadway Show (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Experience Rocky live on Broadway in NYC! Tickets start at just $39.

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:03PM

Off Broadway Alliance Announces Awards by Sandi Durell

  The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 4th Ann…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:00PM

Features: Theatre highlights of the week: Bakersfield Mist opens and We Will Rock You closes

Sad times in the West End this week as one of the long runners takes its final bow

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM

Hottest Articles on BWW 5/20/2014 - 5/27/2014

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SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Salute If/Then's Josh as Their Favorite Broadway Man in Uniform! by Ryan McPhee

Fleet Week is drawing to a close, and, sadly, that means considerably less sailors roaming the streets of New York. Still, each of us should always be grateful for the men and women who have…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:59AM

Arts funding: Clothworkers’ Dramatic Arts Programme by Simon Tait

Just as regional theatres are bracing themselves for the Arts Council’s funding pronouncement at the beginning of July, and as they continue to unpick the theatre production tax breaks ann…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:56AM

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Beautiful: The Carole King Musical With Tony Nominee Anika Larsen by Matthew Blank

Anika Larsen (Xanadu, Avenue Q) is back on Broadway as Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. The 2014 Tony nominee shares a two-show day at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Broadway’s HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME to host The National Museum of Hip-Hop’s Hip-Hop exhibition at the Palace Theatre beginning June 2 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Broadway and Hip-Hop will merge with the arrival of the new musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, and in celebration, The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) will curate a Hip-Hop exhibition at the Pa…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 11:54AM

Monkees' Micky Dolenz to Lead New Play by 'Simpsons' Scribe - New York Bound? by BroadwayWorld

Monkees' band member Micky Dolenz is set to star in a new play by Emmy Award winner Mike Reiss

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM

Video: Meet INTAR Theatre by Mark Blankenship

Featuring INTAR Theatre, which has been producing Latino voices in English since 1966. work. This video features playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter José Rivera, INTAR artistic dire…

SOURCE: TDF at 11:53AM

Big Name Presenters Announced for the 2014 Tony Awards by NewYork.com

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SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:51AM

PHOTO CALL: "Another Life!" Bridges of Madison County Stars and Composer Reunite for Barnes and Noble Performance by Matthew Blank

Cast members from the recently closed new musical The Bridges of Madison County, along with Tony-winning composer-lyricist Jason Robert Brown, appeared at Barnes and Noble May 23 to celebrat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Les Miz's Will Swenson, Melissa Errico & John Behlmann Set for Bull Durham Musical by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Will Swenson will take a hiatus from Broadway’s Les Miserables to join John Behlmann and Melissa Errico in the previously reported Bull Durham musical. Directed by Kip Fagan, with musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:46AM

Fun Home, Hand to God & More Receive 2014 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards by Ryan McPhee

The Off-Broadway Alliance has announced the winners of the fourth annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards. Fun Home and Hand to God took home honors for Best New Musical and Best New Play, respe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:45AM

Off Broadway Alliance Awards Go to Fun Home, Hand to God and Saint Joan by Carey Purcell

The Off Broadway Alliance, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off-Broadway during the 2013-14 season, announced the winners of the fourth annual Off Broadway Alli…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Shenton's View: Getting personal in reviews by Mark Shenton

A media and Twitter storm erupted last week around a series of reviews of an operatic performance – all of them written by what National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner once called “…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Alfre Woodard Set to Lead Reading of Theresa Rebeck's ZEALOT at Dorset Theatre Festival; John Doyle to Direct by BroadwayWorld

DTF opens its 39th Summer Season New Play Reading series with a new play by local favorite Theresa Rebeck. The play, Zealot, is a finalist for the Susan Blackburn Prize and is set at the Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

2014 Tony Preview: Best Play Noms Look Back at History, Redefine Family, Celebrate Theatre

Act One chronicles Moss Hart's struggle to escape poverty and forge a career in the theatre. All the Way stars Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") as Lyndon Baines Johnson, the volatile 36t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

‘After Midnight’ | “Take The A Train” and “Mood Indigo” at Duke Ellington’s Grave (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Musicians from the Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars band currently in the 7-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical After Midnight visited Duke Ellington‘s grave at Woodlawn cemetery this…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 11:28AM

Angela Lansbury and Company of Blithe Spirit Will Host a Marvellous Party in London by Carey Purcell

I Went to a Marvellous Party, a special cabaret held in honor of award-winning actress Angela Lansbury, will be presented at London's Cafe de Paris June 3 at 8:30 PM, TheStage reports.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Review: Chapter Two by Wendy Rosenfield

Chapter Two, written by Neil Simon, directed by Marsha Mason at Bucks County Playhouse, reviewed by Wendy Rosenfield.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:26AM

Hunter Foster and More Will Star in Pump Boys and Dinettes at Encores! Off-Center by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Hunter Foster will star in the previously reported Pump Boys and Dinettes at Encores! Off-Center. Directed by Lear deBessonet, the show will be choreographed by Danny Mefford and play July 1…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AM

2014 Off Broadway Alliance Award Winners: Fun Home, Hand to God by Jonathan Mandell

Here are the winners of the fourth annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards:   Best New Musical Disaster! * Fun Home Heathers: The Musical Murder for Two What’s It All About? Bacharach Re…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:15AM

Will Swenson Will Take Les Miz Hiatus for Broadway-Aimed Bull Durham Musical with Melissa Errico by Adam Hetrick

Will Swenson, Melissa Errico and John Behlmann will take a swing at Bull Durham, the world-premiere, Broadway-aimed musical that will debut in September at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, G…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Works in Progress: Searching for Sebald with Arielle Lever by Michael Block

Name: Arielle LeverWhat is your role in Searching for Sebald?: I am part of the performance ensemble.Tell us a little about Deconstructive Theatre Project?: The Deconstructive Theatre Projec…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:11AM

The Lady Sings The Blues by Dustin Fitzharris

In her new weekly show at the Metropolitan Room titled "Shades of Blue," Carole J. Bufford said to the audience, "In order to sing the blues you don't have to come from that period; you just…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 11:10AM

Complete Casting Announced for Encores! Off-Center Pump Boys and Dinettes by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for Pump Boys and Dinettes, the final production of the 2014 Encores! Off-Center series, which will run July 16-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

So You Think You Can Produce, Part 1 by Laura Stratford

As I mentioned in my first post, one of the greatest things about being a theatre professional in Chicago is that you can actually produce new work. There are enough reasonably-priced venues…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 11:00AM

The Winners of the First Annual Ghostlight Awards Are . . . by Ken Davenport

Sweet Jumpin’ You-Know-Who! We got almost four thousand votes for the first annual Ghostlight Awards! I just love it.  It just shows how much support and love there is for those that…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

Photos: Final West End Eurovision raises more than 66k for MAD Trust

Mamma Mia! and Les Miserables shared the crown at the late night event last week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Theatre News: New Donmar season includes all-female Henry IV and Samantha Barks in City of Angels

Josie Rourke has today unveiled her autumn season, which also features a 20th anniversary revival of My Night with Reg

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Interviews: West End Stage Star Linzi Hateley Returns to New York to Explore Her Life Since Carrie

The star of the legendary flop musical, who has since had a prosperous stage career in the UK, brings her act to 54 Below on May 27.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Film News: Denzel Washington Kicks Butt in New Trailer for Screen Action Flick The Equalizer

The Raisin in the Sun star leads the cast of the new film based on the 1980s television series.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Carole King to Appear at the Tony Awards in Support of Her Beautiful Nominees

Clint Eastwood, Kevin Bacon, Will Ferrell, and more have also made the Tony lineup.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Think You Know Who’s Going to Win a Tony This Year?

BroadwayBox is offering you the opportunity to win a $500 gift card if you can accurately predict all the 2014 Tony winners.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:56AM

The Stars Align for The Tony Awards – Featuring Appearances by Bradley Cooper, Maggie Gyllenhaal and More by Broadway's Best Shows

THE STARS ALIGN FOR BROADWAY’S BIGGEST NIGHT – THE 2014 TONY AWARDS®! The Tony Awards have announced the line-up of stars who will take the stage at the 68th Annual Tony Awards. The 201…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 10:56AM

Hal Leonard Releases Vocal Selections for ROCKY, BEAUTIFUL, ALADDIN & More! by BroadwayWorld

Hal Leonard will release vocal selections for a series of shows from this Broadway season in the coming months, including Rocky available now, Beautiful June 1,2014, A Night with Janis Jopli…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

BWW Exclusive Interview: MACHINAL Costume Designer Michael Krass Talks Tony Nomination & More by Caryn Robbins

Today, Krass speaks exclusively with BWW about designing costumes for this unique production and shares why the experience was 'the best job I've ever had'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

International House by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of the terrific all-star Paramount comedy International House (1933), directed by Eddie Sutherland. I’ve probably seen this one two dozen…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:51AM

Hot Shot! Tony Host Hugh Jackman Gets Rocked By Hedwig’s Neil Patrick Harris & Lena Hall by Lindsay Champion

There’s only two weeks until Broadway’s biggest night of the year, the 2014 Tony Awards! But before host Hugh Jackman takes the stage on June 8, he paid a visit to a guy who know…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:49AM

"Frozen" Surpasses "Iron Man 3" Globally; Film Finds Major Success in Japan by Michael Gioia

The Oscar-winning movie "Frozen" — Disney's 3-D animated film that features the voices of Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, Tony nominee Jonathan Groff and stage and s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Evita Star Releases New EP; Track List Announced by Andrew Gans

Desi Oakley, who is the alternate for the title role in the national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita, has released her debut EP.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

ALADDIN Cast Album Released Digitally Today! by BroadwayWorld

Disney's Aladdin, the new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, opened to critical acclaim on March 20th, 2014 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre and has received…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:41AM

CADY HUFFMAN AND KATE SHINDLE OFF BROADWAY by James Edstrom

Tony Award winner Cady Huffman and Kate Shindle are set to head the cast of the world premiere of REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER, a new musical with book, musi…

SOURCE: www.timessquaregossip.com at 10:39AM

Matthew Cowles, Actor and Husband of Christine Baranski, Dies by Robert Simonson

Matthew Cowles, a soap opera star and the husband of actress Christine Baranski, died at age 69 on May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

When We Were Young and Unafraid by Doug Marino

Sarah Treem has been busy these past few years and I didn't even realize it.   Aside from writing this mesmerizing and provocative new play, When We Were Young and Unafraid, she's been …

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 10:37AM

Boeing Boeing review farce with the thrust of a well-tuned jet engine by Alfred Hickling

Crucible, SheffieldRevel in this revival as a smug playboy's life unravels when he tries to juggle one too many brightly coloured airline hostessesWho is France's most frequently performed p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:31AM

Inspirations: Broadway World Features After Midnight Ensemblists Virgil 'Lil' O' Gadson & Julius 'iGlide' Chisholm

Inspirations: Broadway World Features After Midnight Ensemblists Virgil 'Lil' O' Gadson & Julius 'iGlide' Chisholm: Broadway World has a great new video series featuring the talented ensembl…

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 10:30AM

Who owns Shakespeare? Phyllida Lloyd and Harriet Walter lay claim for women by Terri Paddock

“Julius Caesar rocked my world,” says Donmar artistic director Josie Rourke. She isn’t talking about the play alone, but rather Phyllida Lloyd’s acclaimed all-female production, whic…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 10:30AM

Tony Winner Andy Blankenbuehler Will Helm NYC Workshop of Bandstand: A Musical by Andrew Gans

A developmental lab of Bandstand: A Musical will be held this summer in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

War Correspondents review tuneful tribute to frontline journalists by Lyn Gardner

Birmingham RepTestimony from writers covering conflicts in Iraq, Bosnia and Liberia forms the backbone of this unconventional show Lyn Gardner on truth and fiction in theatre The women who t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:29AM

Meow Meow: Feline Intimate review when she barks, her audience purrs by Lyn Gardner

London WondergroundThe slinky Australian cabaret diva inflates the Southbank Centre's spiegeltent with comically choreographed disaster Read our Meow Meow interview hereThe coolest cat is ba…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:26AM

Fuse Visual Arts Review: At MIT — Discovering Hans Scharoun, Architect and Visionary by Arts Fuse Editor

German architect Hans Scharoun's compelling story, as both a man and an artist navigating perilous times, has been neglected (aside from architectural historians and seriously informed stude…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:25AM

London's Donmar Warehouse to Revive City of Angels, Starring Samantha Barks; Season Details Announced by Mark Shenton

London's Donmar Warehouse will produce the first major revival of Cy Coleman, David Zippel and Larry Gelbart's 1990 Broadway musical City of Angels with a cast that includes Hadley F…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

LOS MONÓLOGOS DE LA VAGINA’s Kate del Castillo on WNBC TV’s “Visiones” by Jackie Green

Kate Del Castillo, currently starring in the groundbreaking Spanish production of Eve Ensler’s Los Monólogos de la Vagina, was on WNBC TV’s “Visiones” on Saturday. Watch here: Los M…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 10:15AM

No One Loves the Beatles More Than Lucille Carr-Kaffashan by Sandi Durell

        Lucille Carr-Kaffashan was one of almost 56,000 ecstatic fans who cheered  The Beatles during their unprecedented outdoor concert. But she’s done more than…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:14AM

Stars Align! Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Carole King, Will Ferrell & More Set to Make Appearances at the 2014 Tony Awards by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards have announced the line-up of stars who will take the stage at the 68th Annual Tony Awards. The 2014 Tony Awards will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York Ci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Hello 12! Murder for Two's Joe Kinosian & Kellen Blair Lives Were Rocked at a Young Age

Murder for Two's Drama Desk nominated writers Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair remember the Tony-winning musicals that put them on their paths.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:06AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 5/25/2014 by Dte

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending May 25, 2014: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER $720,993 7,343 101.20% $98.…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:00AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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ROCKY Original Cast Album Released Today, 5/27 by BroadwayWorld

Universal Music Enterprises, Stage Entertainment USA, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sylvester Stallone announced today the forthcoming release of the new original Broadway cast recording of ROCKY,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:59AM

Cilla Black: Brassy by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the terrific Cilla Black (1943). Americans ought to know her better than they do. Baby boomers will remember her British Invasion hits, but she had much greater su…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:58AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 by Susan Grace

  Today’s Highlights: * Bakersfield Mist, by Stephen Sachs, directed by Polly Teale, starring Kathleen Turner and Ian McDiarmid, opens at London’s Duchess Theatre. * Barr…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

BWW Interviews: Nigel Lythgoe Talks Dance Crews, Broadway, and Justin Bieber by Matt Tamanini

The 11th season of SYTYCD begins this Wednesday, May 28th at 800700 C. Recently I participated in a conference call with the show's creator, Executive Producer, and judge Nigel Lythgoe. In t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Taps Peter Mills, Cara Reichel, Nathan Tysen and More to Develop New Musicals by Adam Hetrick

The Peter Mills-Cara Reichel musical Death for Five Voices and Stillwater, a new musical by John Jobson, Ryan McCall and Nathan Tysen, have been selected for the fourth annual Rhinebeck Writ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Production News: Linda Bassett and Robin Soans to reprise roles in Visitors for Bush Theatre transfer by Nicola Merrifield

Linda Bassett and Robin Soans are to appear in a new play about dementia by Barney Norris when it transfers to the Bush Theatre in London this November. Both will reprise their roles in Visi…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:48AM

Tony Winner John Doyle Will Direct Reading of New Theresa Rebeck Play; Casting Announced by Andrew Gans

Tony winner John Doyle will direct a reading of Theresa Rebeck's Zealot for Vermont's Dorset Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Watch Broadway Vet Perform a Musical Theatre Surprise on "Mad Men" Mid-Season Finale by Carey Purcell

Robert Morse, who stars on "Mad Men" as the eccentric advertising executive Bert Cooper, showcased his musical talents in the May 25 episode of the hit TV drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Watch "Mad Men" Star Robert Morse Sing "The Best Things In Life Are Free" by Carey Purcell

Robert Morse, who stars on "Mad Men" as the eccentric advertising executive Bert Cooper, showcased his musical talents in the May 25 episode of the hit TV drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

Donmar Warehouse Fall Season Will Include City of Angels, Starring Samantha Barks by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Les Miz movie favorite Samantha Barks will appear in the classic musical City of Angels at the Donmar Warehouse as part of the London theater’s 2014 fall season. Other new productions …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM

Donmar Warehouse's Fall Season Will Include City of Angels, Starring Samantha Barks by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Les Miz movie favorite Samantha Barks will appear in the classic musical City of Angels at the Donmar Warehouse as part of the London theater’s 2014 fall season. Other new productions …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM

Production News: Shobna Gulati and Joe McGann to star in Godber’s April in Paris by Georgia Snow

Shobna Gulati and Joe McGann will star in a tour of John Godber’s April in Paris. Godber will direct the production, which tours the UK this summer. It opens at Derby Theatre on June 27,&#…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:37AM

Tony Awards Presenters for 2014 Include Bradley Cooper, Clint Eastwood by Laura Prudom

CBS has announced the first batch of presenters for the 68th Annual Tony Awards, airing Sun., June 8 at 8 p.m., live from New York City. Stars paying tribute to the best and brightest on Bro…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:33AM

Tonys: Bradley Cooper, Will Ferrell, Kate Mara to Appear by Ashley Lee

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Anna Gunn, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Kevin Bacon, Emmy Rossum and more will hit the Hugh Jackman-hosted ceremony at Radio City Music Hall on June 8.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:32AM

Stars Align for Tony Awards:Bradley Cooper, Carole King, Clint Eastwood by Sandi Durell

              The Tony Awards have announced the line-up of stars who will take the stage at the 68th Annual Tony Awards. The 2014 Tony... The post Stars A…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:32AM

Clint Eastwood First Time Ever Appearance on Tony Awards, Hosted by Hugh Jackman by Roger Friedman

Multiple Oscar winner Clint Eastwood is about to ‘make our day’ with his first ever appearance on the Tony Awards. That’s right, Categories: Featured Theater(Read more..…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 09:31AM

Fuse Theater Review: “The Other Place” — A Memorable Psychological Mystery by Helen Epstein

"The Other Place" examines the devastating effects of an illness that is becoming far too relevant to our lives.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:25AM

Countdown to The Tony Awards: Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Carole King, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Will Ferrell, Zachary Quinto, Zachary Levi And More Set For by Suzanna Bowling

Countdown to The Tony Awards: Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Carole King, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Will Ferrell, Zachary Quinto, Zachary Levi And More Set For The Tony Awards: The Tony Awards have a…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 09:21AM

Stephen Sorokoff My View: Made In Brooklyn Conquers Helsinki (Hudson) Randy Graff by Stephen Sorokoff

Stephen Sorokoff My View: Made In Brooklyn Conquers Helsinki (Hudson) Randy Graff: It’s approaching Tony time and Lee Tannen has his Broadway friends traveling up to Hudson New York bringi…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 09:12AM

Bradley Cooper, Carole King, Clint Eastwood & More Will Appear at the 2014 Tony Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Talk about star power! Bradley Cooper, Clint Eastwood, Carole King, Kevin Bacon, Will Ferrell, Emmy Rossum, Gloria Estefan and so many more stars will take the stage at the 2014 Tony Awards.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:10AM

Theater Review: ‘Miss Saigon’ and ‘The Pajama Game’ in London by Matt Wolf

Laurence Connor’s staging of “Miss Saigon’' in London shifts emphasis from the power of America’s military to the suffering of the Vietnamese.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:05AM

Over 25 Stars Set to Make Appearances on 68th Annual Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

The Tony Awards have announced the line-up of stars who will take the stage at the 68th Annual Tony Awards, which will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall June 8 on CBS beginning at…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:05AM

Fuse Concert Review: Pianist Sean Chen — A Musician of Impressive Maturity and Artistry by Susan Miron

A critic can only wish pianist Sean Chen well in what bodes to be a spectacular career.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:02AM

Tabard: I will ride, as far as land will let me, by your side by Tabard

Tabard was delighted to hear about a marvellous idea for a celebration of the Bard’s birthday earlier this year when the Reduced Shakespeare Company announced it would perform the playwrig…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:01AM

WAKE UP with BWW 5/27/14 - BWW at the Museum Awards, Foa in BUYER & CELLAR and More! by Jessica Showers

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news BroadwayWorld.com is being honored at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM

Gone, But Not Forgotten - Shows That Close Way Too Soon by JK

I swear, sometimes Playbill.com and I must share a psychic connection.  Every once in awhile, I'll post a blog on something Broadway, and the next day, Playbill.com will post …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:00AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Under Skin * by Barry

                                            By: Lauren YargerWhat's It All About?Love, sex and health insurance. From Robert Sternin and Prudence F…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:57AM

The Stars Align at the 2014 Tony Awards!

The first announcement of stars who will join host Hugh Jackman on the June 8 Tony Awards telecast on CBS.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 08:57AM

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks Billie Holiday on CBS SUNDAY MORNING by TV News Desk

The Tony Award-nominated Audra McDonald talked to CBS SUNDAY MORNING's Mo Rocca this Sunday about two legendary singers Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:55AM

PHOTO: Hugh Jackman Visits HEDWIG's Neil Patrick Harris & Lena Hall by BroadwayWorld

Star of stage and screen Hugh Jackman took in the hit musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH yesterday and dropped by backstage following the performance to visit the show's stars

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

The Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts by Michael Kaiser

I have learned that we cannot simply impress donors and audience members by showing them the great level of accomplishment of our artistic and educational endeavors.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:48AM

BWW Blog: 'Evolution of the Revolution' - Fan Art Collections by Guest Blogger: Les Miz

We're very excited to kick off our content series launch for the hit new revival of LES MISERABLES, revealing exclusive content from LES MISERABLES - EVOLUTION OF THE REVOLUTION. The new web…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:43AM

Fuse TV Review: “Mad Men” Mid-Season Finale — Enjoyable, But Part of an Annoying Waiting Game by Arts Fuse Editor

It’s sort of like someone snatching the epic novel you’re a few chapters from the end of out of your hands and subsequently run off cackling into the sunset, only to allow you to finish …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:38AM

Stars of Vaudeville #869: Dustin Farnum by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of silent screen star Dustin Farnum (1874-1929). A second generation stage performer, he got his theatrical start in childhood, and by age 15 had formed a vaudeville ac…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:34AM

‘An Evening With Danny Kaye’ With Brian Childers Returns to The American Century Theater July 16-August 18th by Guest Author

The American Century Theater (TACT) wishes to announce a change in its scheduled production lineup for July/August 2014. In place of The American Century Songbook, TACT is thrilled to welcom…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:28AM

Make It Worth It by Sara Farrington

(This post is part of the 2014 TCG National Conference: Crossing Borders {Art | People} blog salon, curated by Caridad Svich.) I’ve tried to break down the barrier between theater …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 08:14AM

WIN TICKETS: Orphans by Chris Hughes

Q44 - The hot new players on the Melbourne theatre scene are giving away a double pass to see their new play "Orphans" - You can go any night OTHER THAN opening night! …

SOURCE: Theatre People Australia at 08:08AM

A busy afternoon with Joshua Henry, Tony nominee by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's 11:30 a.m. on the west side of Manhattan and Joshua Henry is standing in a TV studio hallway, tucking his tie into his tan Army shirt....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:06AM

Harriet Walter to star in all-female Henry IV at Donmar Warehouse by Mark Brown

After playing Brutus in Julius Caesar, Harriet Walter prepares for the second production in Phyllida Lloyd's trilogy of all-female Shakespeare plays Josie Rourke interview: 'We make theatre …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:05AM

Charlie Chaplin in “Police” by Trav S.D.

  Today is the anniversary of the release date of the Charlie Chaplin comedy Police (1916). Police was Chaplin’s last short for Essanay Studios. Rather spitefully they later incorpo…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:04AM

BWW's On This Day - May 27, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

FEINBERG FORECAST: Tonys Race Heats Up With 10 Days Until Voting Closes by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst weighs the impact of the Drama League Awards, the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Manhattan Theatre Club's annual gala and other awards season campaign stops, spots and…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Forbidden Broadway Comes Out Swinging! by Richard Seff

It’s been several years since Gerard Alessandrini dusted off his skewering sword with which to parody working actors, writers and other well intentioned theatre folk. Now, in the curre…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:56AM

MARX MOVIE MADNESS MONTH #27: The Marx Brothers Sit Com by Trav S.D.

In celebration of Marxfest, every day this month we will be paying tribute to a different Marx Brothers film. While there are only 13 extant cinematic features including the entire team, we…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:23AM

Sheldon Harnick: Hidden Treasures, 1949-2013 by Brad Hathaway

One storyline in the history of the evolution of what we now know as “a musical” has been the progression of lyric writing from light verse to less rigid but often more potent fo…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:19AM

The Inspector by TCG News

The Inspector by Nikolai Gogol Translated from the Russian by Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce the publication…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 07:03AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Production News: Blithe Spirit cast to perform cabaret in honour of Angela Lansbury by Matthew Hemley

The cast of the West End production of Blithe Spirit will mark the end of its run and bid farewell to its star – Angela Lansbury – with a special cabaret at the Cafe de…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:57AM

Don't look back in anger: why we should write new plays with love by Barney Norris

Is it possible that a play written almost 60 years ago still exerts strong influence on new writing theatre today? Barney Norris says it's time theatre followed a new, less angry, religionMy…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:55AM

Carole J. Bufford Shines in “Shades of Blue” by Sandi Durell

  NY Music Review by Paulanne Simmons       According to Carole J. Bufford, the blues are all about “a good woman feeling bad.” If that’s the case she... The post C…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:33AM

Business News: Royal Opera House balances its books in 2012/13 by Michael Quinn

The Royal Opera House saw its income increase by 2% to £112 million in 2012-13, in a year that brought 675,000 people to the Covent Garden venue for 415 performances by its opera and ballet…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:30AM

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama MA Acting Showcase, Fortune Theatre, London by Susan Elkin

Fortune Theatre, London: This show presents the achievements of 30 graduates of Central's two MAs in stage acting - 15 have done the classical course and 15 the contemporary. And it fal…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:10AM

The Second Minute, Nottingham Playhouse by Pat Ashworth

Nottingham Playhouse : Andy Barrett's compelling new play about the Sherwood Foresters regiment is packed with the local colour he loves to paint, but its universal First World War cont…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM

Brighton Festival: Much Ado About Nothing, St Nicholas Rest Garden, Brighton by Bella Todd

St Nicholas Rest Garden, Brighton: Sicilian oranges tumble across the stage and Benedick and Beatrice spar with youthful zest in this Globe Theatre on Tour production, which is likely to ear…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM

Rookery Nook, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Cumbria by Alan Cleaver

Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Cumbria: This is a desperate, agonising, unfunny and painful production of a dated farce. As in previous years, Keswick Theatre has looked to a vintage farce to…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM

Moses und Aron, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff by George Hall

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff: In what has already been an ambitious season, WNO's biggest challenge is this rare production of Schoenberg's unfinished masterpiece - last given …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM

Sandel, Above The Stag, London by Paul Vale

Above The Stag, London: Based on the controversial 1960s novel by Angus Stewart, Sandel tells the fictional story of Oxford undergraduate David Rogers' affair with Anthony Sandel, a 14-…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM

Johnny Got His Gun, Southwark Playhouse, London by Natasha Tripney

Southwark Playhouse, London: David Mercatali, having recently directed the feverish monologue Dark Vanilla Jungle, again directs an intense solo show: the UK premiere of this adaptation of D…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:03AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ’42 Street’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Danielle Angeline

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre opened their summer season with the always entertaining 42nd Street, book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. If you love classic Broadway tunes and phenomen…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 05:23AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Production News: Phyllida Lloyd to direct all-female Henry IV in Donmar Warehouse season by Nicola Merrifield

Phyllida Lloyd will return to the Donmar Warehouse to direct an all-female production of Henry IV, the second of a trilogy of Shakespearian productions that began with Julius Caesar in 2012.…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:54AM

A BUNCH OF AMATEURS – Watermill, Nr Newbury by Libby Purves

REDEMPTION OF A HOLLYWOOD HUNK… The tiny am-dram theatre is threatened with redevelopment: only celebrity casting can save it. Jefferson Steel – fading star of Ultimate Finality …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:01AM

How Broadway’s Digital Marketers Aim for Buzz Outside the Box by Gordon Cox

Sometimes a new Broadway musical makes a social media push with Twitter and Facebook and Instagram — and sometimes it does it with a real-world, hand-delivered bottle of poison. Well, …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Lea Michele Shares Favorite Things, Including Candid Broadway Memories & More by Pat Cerasaro

Popular Broadway and Hollywood crossover star Lea Michele reveals some of her favorite things as part of a new promotional feature for her new autobiography, BRUNETTE AMBITION.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Ryan Murphy, Julia Roberts & More In THE NORMAL HEART Video Roundtable by Pat Cerasaro

A new red carpet featurette showcasing the recent premiere of the highly anticipated forthcoming HBO film adaptation of Larry Kramer's acclaimed Tony Award-winning play THE NORMAL HEART, dir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Harvey Fierstein faces 60, and another Tonys nod

'Casa Valentina' could earn Harvey Fierstein another Tony, just after a big birthday.

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:55AM

Megan Hilty Makes Cafe Carlyle Debut, Now thru 6/7 by BroadwayWorld

Having garnered acclaim for performances on stage and screen, Megan Hilty makes her Cafe Carlyle debut in a two-week engagement, today, May 27 through June 7. She will perform songs from the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Barrett Foa Begins Performances Tonight in BUYER & CELLAR! by BroadwayWorld

'NCIS Los Angeles' star and Broadway veteran Barrett Foa Mamma Mia, Avenue Q, ...Spelling Bee will begin performances as Alex More in the smash hit comedy Buyer amp Cellar tonight, May 27, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Linzi Hateley Shows Her TRUE COLORS at 54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Linzi Hateley True Colors - Life Since Carrie tonight, May 27th 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Sarah Paulson, Garret Dillahunt, Elizabeth Reaser and More Star in Bay Street Theatre's CONVICTION World Premiere, Beg. Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Bay Street Theatre presents the World Premiere of CONVICTION Today, May 27-June 15 by Carey Crim and directed by Scott Schwartz, Bay Street's new Artistic Director. The production is co-prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

30 Days Of The 2014 Tony Awards: Day #13 - 42nd STREET by Pat Cerasaro

Today we continue the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special focus on what many consider th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

'Maleficent' Star Elle Fanning on Playing Sleeping Beauty by Young Hollywood

'Maleficent' Star Elle Fanning on Playing Sleeping Beauty The lovely and talented Elle Fanning returns to the YH Studio to scoop us on her experience bringing the classic character of Sleepi…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Martina Murray: MTC’s NEON Festival of Independent Theatre by Brendan McCallum

Following the resounding success of its 2013 inception, the NEON Festival of Independent Theatre returns with a stellar line-up of productions, talks and workshops. Aussie Theatre’s Brenda…

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Stratford Festival's King Lear: review by Richard Ouzounian

Antoni Cimolino’s superb production of King Lear catapults Colm Feore into the ranks of the world’s greatest living actors.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:02AM

After Dark, May 27, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

And The Action Plan?Never has it seemed so important.by Gaëtan L. CharleboisTimes are rough. That didn't need to be said, obviously, but what does need to be said is that they are rough in …

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A LIFE IN THE THEATRE: Director Kenny Leon on Lorraine Hansberry, Tupac Shakur and Diversity in the Theatre by Mervyn Rothstein

Meet Tony nominee Kenny Leon, currently at the helm of A Raisin in the Sun and the upcoming production of Holler If Ya Hear Me.

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Hottest Articles on BWW from Monday, May. 26

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, May 26, 2014.

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Does Babs Have a New Employee Handbook? Barrett Foa Begins Performances in Buyer & Cellar Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Who’s an American Beauty rose? It’s Barrett Foa! The Broadway vet steps into the off-Broadway hit Buyer & Cellar beginning May 27, taking over from Christopher J. Hanke.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Original Carrie Star Linzi Hateley Makes New York Cabaret Debut by Andrew Gans

Linzi Hateley, the West End star who made her Broadway bow in the original production of the short-lived musical Carrie, makes her New York cabaret debut at 54 Below May 27.

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"American Horror Story" Star Sarah Paulson Leads With Conviction at Bay Street by Andrew Gans

Bay Street Theatre presents the world premiere of Carey Crim's Conviction beginning May 27 prior to an official opening May 31.

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Barrett, Meet Barbra: Off-Broadway Hit Buyer & Cellar Welcomes New Star by Adam Hetrick

Barrett Foa, the stage and screen actor who currently appears on the CBS crime drama "NCIS: Los Angeles," succeeds Christopher J. Hanke in the hit Off-Broadway solo comedy Buyer &a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stratford Festival Presents Reimagined Gershwin Musical Crazy for You, Starring Josh Franklin and Natalie Daradich by Carey Purcell

A reimagined production of the musical comedy Crazy for You officially opens May 27 at Stratford Festival following previews that began April 21. 

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Off Broadway Alliance Honors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Terrence McNally May 27; Fun Home, Heathers Up for Awards by Carey Purcell

The Off Broadway Alliance, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2013-14 season, presents the fourth annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards May …

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Download Broadway Cast Album of Aladdin Today by Michael Gioia

The original Broadway cast album of Disney's Aladdin, which stars Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, is digitally released by Walt Disney Records May 27. The physical album will hi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Rocky Broadway Cast Album, With Songs from Stage and Screen, Released Today by Adam Hetrick

The original cast recording of the new Broadway musical Rocky, featuring a score by Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is released May 27 by UMe. The musical stars Tony nom…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Diane Paulus stages ‘Amaluna’ 
for Cirque du Soleil by Jed Gottlieb, Jed Gottlieb

Diane Paulus likes story and spectacle. And the artistic director of Harvard’s American Repertory Theater has had a lot of luck combining the two — Paulus’ revivals “Pippin” and �…

SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 12:00AM

Impressions from San Francisco: Company C's "Adjusting the Lens" by The Dance Enthusiast

"A plethora of petit allégro and musical dancing, the works showcased the dancers' technical prowess, but at times felt congested. Each of the pieces had enough material for multiple st…

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Impressions from Barcelona: Richard MacDonald’s "Dance Sculptures" by The Dance Enthusiast

"The First Twenty-Five features artworks created during the artist’s earliest years as a sculptor... A quarter of a century may seem like a lifetime, but it merely marked the beginning…

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From Japan: Shirasagi-no Mai (White Heron Dance)- a Graphic Impression by The Dance Enthusiast

"While the dance brought me deep pleasure, it also sparked a litany of questions concerning the future of traditional dances: How many traditional dances are in danger of being forgotten? Ho…

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
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